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Film Streams Programming Calendar Film Streams Information Film Film Streams Programming Calendar The Ruth Sokolof Theater . October – December 2012 v6.2 The Connection 1962 2012 Local Filmmakers Showcase Generously sponsored by October 19 – October 25, 2012 Curated by The Faint The Program (10 films, 115 minutes): Magic for Beginners (Dir. Jesse McLean), “Somebody Help Me” by Howard (Dir. Patrick Geske), Telephone (Dir. Tony Bonacci), “Bloodline” by Gus and Call (Dir. Patrick Geske), The Language of War (Dir. Pat Clark), Blaze (Dir. Tim Guthrie), The Gay Lifestyle (Dir. Lindsay Trapnell), “Last Dirge” by Conduits (Dir. Jonathan Tvrdik), Herpe Betty – “Choked on Chicken” (Dir. Harrison Martin), Flexing Muscles (Dir. Charles Fairbanks) The purpose of our Local Filmmakers Showcase, now in its third year, is to video, documentary, experimental short—each celebrate and screen the extraordinary work created right here in our region. brings something different to the program, the col- This year’s showcase is no exception—in fact, it’s as dynamic a display of art- lection of which we’re truly excited to screen and istry and ingenuity as we’ve seen yet. Thoughtfully curated by the members of incredibly proud to present. Don’t miss it. The Faint (Todd Fink, Jacob Thiele, Dapose, and Clark Baechle), the 115-min- Visit filmstreams.org for more information about ute program features 10 films by 9 filmmakers, including directors returning the program, opening Friday, Oct. 19 with a special to the showcase (Patrick Geske, Tim Guthrie, Lindsay Trapnell, Charles Fair- premiere screening and post-party with the filmmak- banks) and others making their Film Streams debuts (Jesse McLean, Tony ers and continuing daily through Thursday, Oct. 25. Bonacci, Pat Clark, Jonathan Tvrdik, Harrison Martin). Drama, comedy, music Off-Hollywood: Two by Shirley Clarke December 7 – 13, 2012 The Connection 1962 Ornette: Made in America 1985 ‘‘Right now, I’m revolting against the conventions of movies. Who says a film has to cost a million dollars and be safe and innocuous enough to satisfy every 12-year-old in America? We’re creating a movie equivalent of Off Broadway, fresh and experimental and personal. The lovely thing is that I’m alive at just the time Generously sponsored by when I can do this.’’ —Shirley Clarke, 1962 “Dancer, bride, runaway wife, radical filmmaker and pioneer—Shirley Clarke is one of the great undertold stories of American independent cinema… She helped inspire a new film movement and made urgently vibrant work that blurs founder Dennis Doros calls the endeavor, launches fiction and nonfiction, only to be marginalized, written out of histories and dis- with new 35mm print revivals of THE CONNEC- missed as a dilettante. She died in 1997 at 77 and is long overdue for a reap- TION and Clarke’s essential 1985 documentary praisal.” —Manohla Dargis, The New York Times, 2012 about innovative jazz saxophonist Ornette Cole- man—screening here together December 7 – 13. On the 50th anniversary of Shirley Clarke’s debut feature, THE CONNECTION— shut down the day it opened, with the projectionist placed under arrest—Mile- See the reverse side for more information about a stone Films begins a wonderful project to restore and re-release the work of one companion documentary showing the same week: of independent cinema’s overlooked heroes. “Project Shirley,” as Milestone co- Free Radicals: A History of Experimental Film. Film Streams Information Film Streams is a 501(c)3 nonprofit arts organization dedicated to enhancing the cultural environment of the Omaha-Council Bluffs area through the presentation and discussion of film as an art form. For more info, visit us at filmstreams.org. Location, Hours & Parking Board of Directors Film Streams’ Ruth Sokolof Theater is located at 1340 Roger duRand Charles Gifford Mike Fahey Street in downtown Omaha, within the Staff Saddle Creek Records complex—one block west of Andy Holland David Jacobson, Chairman Rachel Jacobson, Director the TD Ameritrade ballpark and one block south of Casey Logan, Communications Coord. Cuming Street. Showtimes begin in the early eve- Rachel Jacobson, Founder/Director Mark Javitch Hallie Sharkey, Membership Associate ning Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and early Daniel Lonergan Scott Cool, Office & Operations Manager afternoon Thursday, Saturday, Sunday. Robert E. (Bob) Mundy Amanda Fehlner, Associate Manager Free parking is available in the lot behind our Alexander Payne Craig D, Shift Manager theater, accessible from 14th Street between Cum- Steven W. Seline Aaron Haug, Shift Manager Jim Foyt, Projectionist ing and Mike Fahey Streets. Street parking is also Betiana Simon Matt Maine, Projectionist available in the vicinity surrounding the cinema Paul G. Smith Robert Cook, Theater Staff (free after 5pm weekdays and all day on weekends). Ted Warin Katie Weitz White Alex Elliott, Theater Staff Tickets TJ Jones, Theater Staff Advisory Board Joe Knapp, Theater Staff Buy tickets at the box office (open 30 min. before the Kurt Andersen Cody Ma, Theater Staff day’s first showtime) or online at filmstreams.org. Jason Kulbel Paige Reitz, Theater Staff Unless otherwise noted, tickets are $9 general, $7 for Danny Lee Ladely Travis Upshaw, Theater Staff seniors, students, teachers, military, and those arriv- Robb Nansel Connie White, Balcony Booking ing by bike, and $4.50 for Members. See below for Joel Schlessinger Addi Schurrer, Intern more about Film Streams Membership. Lyn Wallin Ziegenbein Michael B. Yanney, Director Emeritus Robert M. Patterson Gifts & Alexander Payne Donations Peggy C. Payne Jean Ann Ballinger & Ward Peters Film Streams Supporters Jill & Terry Petersen $20,000 + Tom & Patti Peterson Anonymous Lou Anne Rinn Many thanks to the following contributors for Douglas County Visitor Saddle Creek Improvement Fund John & Dianne Scott The Holland Foundation Ann & Ken Stinson their support of the Ruth Sokolof Theater. National Endowment for the Arts Susan & Mary Stroesser Nebraska Arts Council Mayor Jim & Deb Suttle The Todd & Betiana Simon UNO & University of Sue & Steve Seline Lindsay Lundholm Thomas Fay & Joan Squires Foundation Nebraska Foundation April Shaughnessy & Christopher Halbkat Thomas & Denese Stalnaker Union Pacific Corporation Walnut Private Equity Partners LLC Rob & Norma Shoemaker Bea Haney Gina Sterns Weitz Family Foundation Ed & Colleen Warin Charles G. & Susan L. Smith Timothy & Debra Hart Judith Stoewe Peter & Kristae Zandbergen Dave & Leigh Snow Morgan Keen Hecht Fred & Mary Ann Strider Don & Julie Stavneak David & Melanie Hecker John & Jodi Sunderman $10,000 – $19,999 Bob & Karen Sundell Nancy Heller Gregory G. Swanson Anonymous $500 – $999 Beth & Bob Torson Nancy Hemmingsen Janet & Jerry Syslo Becker Family Foundation Aaron Ferer & Sons, Co. Janine Ucchino & Christopher Tjaden Scott & Ruth Henneman Richard & Janice Tiggelaar Sue, Chris & Madeleine Behr Judy Alderman Don & Beth Van de Water Briana Hooi Mike & Susan Toohey Omaha Steaks Linda Matson Andersen Tom & Sarah Waldman Debbie Hunsberger Jason Untrauer Peter Kiewit Foundation Drs. Magda Peck & Jim Anderson Anne & Arnold Weitz Karen Jarnecic David & Carol Van Metre Bruce & Stacy Simon Rabbi Aryeh & Elyce Azriel Margot Wickman-Bennett Dr. Maurice L. Jay Matt Vandenack Paul & Annette Smith Sherry Brown & Edward Bennett Donna Neff & Walt Jesteadt Judy Vann & Family Sokolof/Javitch Family Kevin Burr & Leslie Sanders Linda & Ed Willis Carter & Esther Jones Irv & Gail Veitzer Katie Weitz White & Watie White Stuart & Amy Chittenden Mary Beth & Jim Winner Robert L. Ottemann & Kim Kalkowski Pat & Judd Wagner Craig Clawson & Cathy Miedl The Burlington Capital Group/ Dana Kaufman Mary Wampler $5,000 – $9,999 Amy Coacher Gail & Michael B. Yanney Mike & Barb Kelly Nathan Weinert Jim & Jo Collins Dan & Laurie Kemp Don & Angie Wells The Academy of Motion Picture Dr. & Mrs. W. Benton Copple Todd White & Sheri Kennedy Whitney West Arts & Sciences $250 – $499 Bruce & Lisa Dale Bill, Seth & Jordan Kerrey Ron Widman Michael & Laura Alley Anonymous*** Janet Davis Mogens Knudsen Chauncey Wilkins MD Bob & Janice Batt Mr. & Mrs. Tim Abariotes Tony & Claudia Deeb Susan Ann Koenig Scott Wooten Bluestem Prairie Foundation Carolyn O. Anderson Alice & Charlie Deffenbaugh Dick & Deb Koesters Tim Held & Jay Worden Borsheims Fine Jewelry & Gifts Richard L. & Ann Anderson Robyn Devore Bruno Konopka Kevin & Gail Wyatt Roger B. Devor Phyllis Aronson Ben & Janna Drickey John & Sarah Ann Kotchian Jeffrey Schrager & Anne York The Gifford Foundation Sarah & Benjamin Arunski Carol Dworak Marie & Jack Kubat Christine Young Nancy & David Jacobson Ken & Kay Barjenbruch Marchelle Elston Dave & Patty Kunsemiller Jeff P. Johnson & Tom A. Zahm Jetton Charitable Fund through the Ed & Ann Batchelder Nancy & Steve Ermer Mary Ann Lamanna Brian & Sandra Zdan Omaha Community Foundation Ann B. Beeder Anne & Mike Fenner Alan Langnas Larry & Peggy Zier Kiewit Corporation Paul Mileris & Robin Behlers The Sustainability Leadership Patrick Lavelle Debbi & Speedy Zweiback Kutak Rock LLP Institute/Ron and Mary Ferdig Lee & Thomas M. Belford Mary Coady-Leeper & Tad Leeper Mike & Susan Lebens Mauro & Christine Fiore Gerry Sullivan & Bob Benzel Dr. Richard & Carol Legge Lincoln Financial Foundation Andrew & Betsy Fippinger Chris Bernheisel Sandy & John Lehr Tributes Kevin McCarthy Richard & Judy Fitzgerald Mary & Tom Bernstein Stacy L. Lerner Bob & Maggie Mundy Anne C. Foley Carol & Steven Bloch Karen Levin & Memorials Mutual of Omaha Betty Foster Gary Wasdin & Luis Boggio Rocky Lewis In Honor of Film Streams’ The Porter
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